self-titled - no. 3 - (Page 6) FROM THE EDITOR Has it really been a year since the soft launch of self-titled’s daily site? Apparently so, which leaves me with the task of assessing the damage s/t has wrought thus far, laying forth the direction for what I consider our real-deal debut on the digitalmagazine scene. Yes, there is a “scene”—a small, about-to-blossom corner of the publishing industry (see similar efforts from Spin, The Fader and Blurt)—one we’re striving to lead as we hone the look and feel of a magazine optimized for your computer monitor. A year ago we were so excited about exploring this new medium that we delivered a weighty collection of articles that’d take several afternoons to digest. Which is great—if you have the time—but in this age of instant Twitter reviews, searchable Flickr shots and blogs that bring new meaning to the phrase “everyone’s a critic,” self-titled’s staff recognizes the need for stunning visuals and engaging interactive content in an oversaturated online market. In the spirit of looking back, revisit our story on Death By Audio, featuring custom guitar petals built by A Place to Bury Strangers frontman Oliver Ackermann for the likes of Kevin Shields, Trent Reznor and U2. In addition to the gorgeous photography—which we jokingly referred to as “pedal porn”—we let you play with the effects yourself, right on the page. So far, this story is our most visited feature. Which means one thing: Starting with ST004 (out in April), we’re producing shorter issues enhanced with photo-driven stories and engaging multimedia content, the kind of pieces a blog simply can’t attempt. That’s why we decided to do a digital magazine in conjunction with our daily site—because everyone that works here loves the format and can’t bear to watch people bemoan “the death of print.” In this case, death is progress, and we’re embracing it right now, as the issue you just clicked on includes our first fashion shoot (featuring School of Seven Bells and Free Blood), an exclusive (and ridiculously extensive) post-breakup conversation with cLOUDDEAD’s impossible-to-pin-down members (Why?, Odd Nosdam and Doseone) and an invasive but intriguing peek into the Brooklyn art studio of …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead frontman Conrad Keely. As for those of you who prefer something to hold in your hands, self-titled is planning a limited-edition print annual—more of a collectible art book than a magazine—for late 2009. Here’s hoping we have your attention in the interim. See you this spring, Andrew Parks, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
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